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‘Love Came Down at Christmas’ by Christina Rossetti is a religious Christmas poem that since its publication has become a popular Christmas carol. The poem describes “love,” Jesus Christ, coming down from heaven on Christmas.
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- October 9, 1995
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They capture the essence of the Nativity story, celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ and its profound impact on humanity. These poems weave together elements of faith, love, and the magic of the season, offering a poetic lens through which we can experience the true meaning of Christmas.
- Female
- October 9, 1995
- Poetry Analyst And Editor
- The bells of waiting Advent ring, (…) From Crimson Lake to Hookers Green. In the first stanza of ‘Christmas’ the speaker begins by describing the setting.
- The holly in the windy hedge. (…) ‘The church looks nice’ on Christmas Day. In the second stanza, the speaker describes what is outside the church.
- Provincial Public Houses blaze, (…) Says ‘Merry Christmas to you all’. In the third stanza, the speaker moves into the village. He describes the “Provincial Public Houses” and how they “blaze.”
- And London shops on Christmas Eve. (…) The many-steepled London sky. In the fourth stanza, there is a reference to London. As London is definitely not a village, it is likely that the speaker is moving away from his immediate surroundings and onto the larger landscape of England.
Poetry Analysis Practice Learning Targets: I can determine each poem’s meaning. I can determine how poetic techniques create or enhance each poem’s meaning or subject matter.
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John Betjeman's poem 'Christmas' is a remarkable piece and is one of the greatest Christmas poems ever written. Rediscover the meaning of Christmas with Betjeman's thoughtful and interesting poem. Alastair Rae, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Love all lovely, love divine; Love was born at Christmas, Stars and angels gave the sign. Christmas, indeed, is a time when an overwhelming sense of love permeates the air. This poem reminds us of the divine love that found its way to Earth, a love that continues to inspire and guide us.
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Dec 21, 2014 · These are, we reckon, 10 of the greatest poems for the Christmas holidays, spanning over 600 years of poetry in the English language (yes, the earliest poem on this list dates from around 1400!). They’re all quite short and make for ideal festive reading, so we’ve provided links to each of the poems, too.
